Practice question
Question
If ΔH is positive and ΔS is negative, the reaction is:
Explanation
Never spontaneous is the scientifically accurate answer to this question. Within the study of Thermodynamics, this concept is well-established through extensive research and is documented in standard scientific literature. The specific properties, mechanisms, or characteristics of Never spontaneous directly address what is being asked. Among the other options, Always spontaneous, Spontaneous at high temperatures, and Spontaneous at low temperatures do not correctly answer this question because they either refer to different concepts, describe properties of other molecules or processes, or represent common misconceptions about this topic.